Quick OnePot Vegetable Rice Veena Azmanov from veenaazmanov.com
Description
This baby vegetable rice recipe is a flavorful and nutritious dish that's perfect for introducing your little ones to new flavors and textures. It's packed with delicious seasonal veggies and brown rice, making it a great option for a healthy meal for your baby.
Prep Time
The prep time for this recipe is about 15 minutes. You'll need to wash and chop the vegetables and cook the rice before you start cooking the dish.
Cook Time
The cook time for this recipe is about 30 minutes. You'll need to cook the vegetables and rice together in a pot until everything is tender and cooked through.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you'll need: - 1 cup of brown rice - 2 cups of water - 1 small onion, chopped - 2 cloves of garlic, minced - 1 small carrot, chopped - 1 small zucchini, chopped - 1 small yellow squash, chopped - 1 cup of frozen peas - 1 tablespoon of olive oil - Salt and pepper to taste
Equipment
To make this recipe, you'll need a large pot, a cutting board, a sharp knife, and a wooden spoon.
Method
1. Rinse brown rice in a fine-mesh strainer and transfer to a large pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 30 minutes. 2. While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. 3. Add chopped carrot, zucchini, and yellow squash to the pot with the onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. 4. Add frozen peas to the pot with the vegetables and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. 5. Once the rice is cooked, add it to the pot with the vegetables and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined. 6. Serve the baby vegetable rice warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
This recipe is great for babies who are starting to explore new flavors and textures. You can adjust the seasoning to your baby's taste and add more or less vegetables depending on what your little one likes.
Nutrition Info
This recipe makes about 4 servings. Each serving contains approximately: - Calories: 200 - Fat: 4g - Carbohydrates: 36g - Fiber: 5g - Protein: 5g
Recipe Tips
- To make this recipe even more nutritious, you can add some protein to the dish. Cooked chicken or tofu would be great additions. - If your baby is still learning to eat rice, you can puree the dish to create a smoother texture. - This recipe is also great for meal prep. You can make a large batch and freeze individual portions for later use.
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